Parallel Verses New International Version The midwives, however, feared God and did not do what the king of Egypt had told them to do; they let the boys live. King James Bible But the midwives feared God, and did not as the king of Egypt commanded them, but saved the men children alive. Darby Bible Translation But the midwives feared God, and did not as the king of Egypt had said to them, but saved the male children alive. World English Bible But the midwives feared God, and didn't do what the king of Egypt commanded them, but saved the baby boys alive. Young's Literal Translation And the midwives fear God, and have not done as the king of Egypt hath spoken unto them, and keep the lads alive; Exodus 1:17 Parallel Commentary Clarke's Commentary on the BibleThe midwives feared God - Because they knew that God had forbidden murder of every kind; for though the law was not yet given, Exodus 20:13, being Hebrews they must have known that God had from the beginning declared, Whosoever sheddeth man's blood, by man shall his blood be shed, Genesis 9:6. Therefore they saved the male children of all to whose assistance they were called. See Clarke's note on Exodus 1:19. Treasury of Scripture Knowledge feared God. Genesis 42:18 And Joseph said to them the third day, This do, and live; for I fear God: Psalm 31:19 Oh how great is your goodness, which you have laid up for them that fear you... Matthew 10:28 And fear not them which kill the body, but are not able to kill the soul... Acts 5:29 Then Peter and the other apostles answered and said, We ought to obey God rather than men. Library Four Shaping Centuries'Now these are the names of the children of Israel, which came into Egypt: every man and his household came with Jacob. 2. Reuben, Simeon, Levi, and Judah, 3. Issachar, Zebulun, and Benjamin, 4. Dan and Naphtali, Gad and Asher. 5. And all the souls that came out of the loins of Jacob were seventy souls: for Joseph was in Egypt already. 6. And Joseph died, and all his brethren, and all that generation. 7, And the children of Israel were fruitful, and increased abundantly, and multiplied, and waxed … Alexander Maclaren—Expositions of Holy Scripture But, as for that which is Written, that God did Good to the Hebrew... Cross References Acts 4:18 Then they called them in again and commanded them not to speak or teach at all in the name of Jesus. Acts 5:29 Peter and the other apostles replied: "We must obey God rather than human beings! Exodus 1:18 Then the king of Egypt summoned the midwives and asked them, "Why have you done this? Why have you let the boys live?" Exodus 1:21 And because the midwives feared God, he gave them families of their own. 1 Samuel 22:17 Then the king ordered the guards at his side: "Turn and kill the priests of the LORD, because they too have sided with David. They knew he was fleeing, yet they did not tell me." But the king's officials were unwilling to raise a hand to strike the priests of the LORD. Proverbs 16:6 Through love and faithfulness sin is atoned for; through the fear of the LORD evil is avoided. Jump to Previous Alive Baby Boys Children Commanded Egypt Fear Feared However Live Male Male-Children Men-Children Midwives Saved WomenJump to Next Alive Baby Boys Children Commanded Egypt Fear Feared However Live Male Male-Children Men-Children Midwives Saved WomenLinks Exodus 1:17 NIVExodus 1:17 NLT Exodus 1:17 ESV Exodus 1:17 NASB Exodus 1:17 KJV Exodus 1:17 Bible Apps Exodus 1:17 Biblia Paralela Exodus 1:17 Chinese Bible Exodus 1:17 French Bible Exodus 1:17 German Bible Exodus 1:17 Commentaries THE HOLY BIBLE, NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®, NIV® Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica®. Bible Hub |